Despite magic mushrooms being illegal for recreational use in all fifty states, there is no shortage of offers to buy “magic mushrooms online.”
These range from fully illegal sales of controlled substances to scams and false labeling of ingredients.
In this guide, we’ll break down the legality and risks of buying magic mushrooms online and go over some brands selling legal but equally trippy alternatives.
Area 52: Magic Pluto Mushroom Gummies — Most Potent
Royal Amanita Mushroom Gummies — Best Value
TRE House: Magic Mushroom Chocolate Bar
Koi: MusciMind Gummies
Elevate Amanita Mushroom Gummies
Moonwlkr Amanita Mushroom Gummies
Area 52’s Magic Pluto mushroom gummies earn the top spot for 4 key reasons — they’re incredibly potent, they use wildcrafted, real psychoactive mushroom extract, they have a solid reputation for selling premium legal cannabinoids, and they provide all necessary proof of quality in the form of third-party testing.
Most other “legal shroom” brands fall short by using synthetic muscimol or other compounds like 4-AcO-DMT (an illegal psilocybin-like molecule). The former doesn’t work well, and the latter is just as illegal as psilocybin itself.
Dangerous or ineffective formulations may lead to distressing psychological states or disappointed customers.
Area 52’s Amanita gummies stand out from the many sketchy options available today in two main ways:
Full-Spectrum Mushroom Extract — Utilizing components from the whole mushroom, Area 52 gathers the synergistic compounds that work alongside the natural muscimol extract. Other companies use synthetic muscimol because it’s easier to produce, but it’s rarely effective and always less effective.
Expert Formulation — Area 52’s formula is crafted by a master herbalist and psychedelics expert to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the ingredients. As you’ll see below, 8 ingredients (3 dream enhancers and 5 synergistic additions) combine to form a powerful but balanced effect.
These two factors contribute to an enjoyable experience without overwhelming or harming those who take it.
Premium wildcrafted Amanita gummies
Formulated with 7 synergistic ingredients for stronger & more balanced experience
Vegan-friendly formula
$69 per 20 gummies (massive 10 mg muscimol per piece)
To understand what sets Area 52 apart, we should touch on each of the 8 ingredients that contribute to its amazing effects.
These break down into three dream-inducing herbs (1–3) and 5 synergistic supportive herbs and nutrients (4–8):
Muscimol — The primary active ingredient from Amanita mushrooms, responsible for the mind-altering effects.
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) Flower — Enhances lucid dreaming and synergizes with muscimol for a trance-like experience.
Dream Herb (Calea zacatechichi) — A traditional shamanic herb used for spiritual exploration.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — An adaptogen that moderates the effects of other herbs.
L-Theanine — Derived from green tea, this amino acid induces relaxation and focus.
Full-Spectrum Hemp Extract — Provides a blend of cannabinoids, including CBD and a legal amount of THC.
5-HTP — A precursor to serotonin and melatonin, aiding in mood regulation and mitigating side effects.
Vitamin B6 — Assists in neurotransmitter synthesis and balances the effects of other ingredients.
Royal CBD has been producing high-end cannabis products at budget-friendly prices for more than 5 years now. They’re a trusted brand with tens of thousands of loyal customers around the country.
Now, Royal is offering the same no-compromise, high-quality ethos to the legal shroom market.
These Amanita Mushroom Gummies are packed with a hefty 10 mg dose of muscimol combined with 5 mg THC, 5 mg CBD, and a long list of synergistic cannabinoids, botanical extracts, nutrients, and nootropics for added benefit.
These gummies are the best balance between cost and potency you’re going to find in 2024.
This delicious magic mushroom chocolate bar comes in 3 distinct flavors, each infused with an undisclosed amount of dried mushrooms.
There are only 2 caveats with this product. The first is that TRE House doesn’t disclose the exact dose of these chocolates. They’re referred to as microdoses, which means one square should contain less than 0.1 grams — but without knowing the exact dosage, we can’t be sure.
TRE House makes a variety of different magic mushroom products ready for delivery, including gummies, capsules, and various cannabinoid products.
Please keep in mind that this product is illegal in the United States. Order at your own risk!
The Koi MusciMind Gummies are made using a combination of muscimol (likely synthetic) and a small dose of nootropic gummies.
These are great gummies for people looking to microdose amanita mushrooms — however, at just 5 mg, they aren’t quite strong enough for a full dose.
Koi is a well-known Amanita muscaria vendor with a long history in the legal cannabis space.
Elevate makes some decent low-dose introduction to amanita mushrooms. Each piece contains 5 mg of muscimol, and comes in packs of 5. This makes them cheap to get into at just $30 per bag.
However, if you consider the amount of muscimol inside, these gummies are actually slightly less valuable than the heavy hitters like Area 52 Magic Pluto Gummies. Most people require around 10 mg of muscimol for full effects, so you’ll need to take 2 Elevate gummies for a cost of $12 per dose.
For comparison, the Area 52 gummies deliver 10 mg per piece at $3.45/dose.
These legal Amanita Mushroom Gummies by Moonwlkr advertise 4000 mg of Amanita muscaria extract and 4 gummies per bag. They’re some of the best-tasting mushroom gummies on the market and clock in at just $30 per bag.
It’s also important to note that Moonwlkr is a reputable brand that’s been operating in this space for several years already.
There are two caveats for this product:
Moonwlkr advertises 1000 mg of “Amanita Extract” per gummy. This appears to be very high, but this is not a measurement of muscimol — the active ingredient. It’s a measurement of the whole mushroom. Muscimol typically makes up less than 1% of the total extract.
The $30 price tag for these gummies may be high relative to their potency. Other products on this list provide much higher value — but you have to pay higher initial costs to get it.
Psilocybin — the main psychedelic molecule in magic mushrooms — is illegal in every state except for Oregon, which requires medical approval. This means you need a doctor’s note to buy shrooms locally.
While some states have decriminalized shrooms and other substances, there are still penalties for possessing, selling, or consuming magic mushroom gummies, chocolates, tinctures, and truffles.
Still, anyone who’s posted the word “psychedelic” on social media knows there are a slew of profiles purporting to sell a range of illegal drugs. Several risks are involved in going down this route, ranging from getting scammed to getting arrested.
Luckily, there are other legal fungi with potential to choose from, too. Operating within the law enables reputable providers to provide lab testing and proof of quality (though many still don’t).
The best legal alternative to magic mushrooms is likely the Amanita muscaria mushroom — the most fabled fungal body on earth. Fruiting as an iconic bright red cap with white flecks, this mushroom is hard to miss in the forest (typically under conifer and deciduous trees), let alone all the cartoons, video games, and movies.
Many report vivid dreams and dream-like states from muscimol — Amanita’s active ingredient— and find the calming state and bizarre reality and dreams it creates to be a solid legal replacement — some even prefer the milder and unique experience.
Amanita mushrooms typically leave users in a dream-like state — whether or not they are asleep. Though it isn’t quite the same “trippy” effect as magic mushrooms, object sizes and locations can shift in odd ways when awake, causing strange visuals and sensations.
Often, the drowsy effects set in after an hour or two of slightly elevated energy, though this isn’t always the case.
Some companies blend other synergistic ingredients to get even more out of the Amanita extract (more on this later).
Fresh Amanita mushrooms contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful or (occasionally) even deadly. Simple preparations can help convert the toxic chemicals into less harmful ones, but even these contain side effects worth understanding.
These include nausea, vomiting, loss of muscle coordination, delirium, and (rarely) seizures. Through proper preparation, dosing, and combination with other natural ingredients, it’s possible to remove many of the negative effects of Amanita mushrooms alone.
In general, psilocybin-containing mushrooms have a different effect from Amanita mushrooms. While many are quick to praise magic mushrooms, they can feel overwhelming. Many find muscimol to be a less intense option for them than psilocybin.
Psilocybin — Magic mushrooms create a distinctly trippy visual environment for users. Patterns begin to move and “breathe” and may even form other images (like faces) as a person looks at them for a long time
Amanita — The visual field remains similar to the sober world outside of shifting sizes of and distances between objects. Colors can be brighter and everything can have a surreal look to it. However, muscimol brings on vivid dreams and surreal dream-like states.
Psilocybin — It’s common for people on high doses of psilocybin to feel as though their body is very heavy and hard to move but, typically, movement on psilocybin isn’t much harder than when sober and, in low doses, users may even feel energized and want to go for a walk
Amanita — Since muscimol is heavily relaxing and can lead to issues with motor function, it’s best to set up a comfortable environment where you don’t have to frequently leave before taking it.
Psilocybin — Psilocybin can leave consumers with a feeling of euphoria and connectedness with nature or, in the case of “bad trips,” crippling paranoia and fear.
Amanita — While the effects of muscimol can reach the same emotional extremes of psilocybin, many users report nothing outside of a strange “weirdness” to their lived experience, and it seems less common for users to enter a “bad trip” experience (though not impossible).
Psilocybin — Users may feel elation and an overwhelming sensation of happiness or may find themselves inundated with anxiety and fear.
Amanita — While the effects of muscimol can reach the same emotional extremes of psilocybin, it’s not as intense or extreme as psilocybin. It’s less common for there to be a bad experience (though not impossible)
Psilocybin — A typical trip lasts 6–8 hours for fresh mushrooms.
Amanita — A typical trip lasts between 3 and 5 hours, but thanks to synergistic formulation in the Area 52 gummies, these last closer to 6 hours total.
The best way to ensure you always have a positive experience with psychoactive substances, like the Magic Pluto Mushroom Gummies from Area 52, is to dial in your set and setting.
“Set” refers to your mindset going into the experience. Mushrooms expand your current feelings, so if you’re in a bad mood or anxious, the mushrooms are only going to make that worse. It’s a good idea to sit down and write out some intentions for your trip, meditate, or take a walk first to calm your thoughts if you’re feeling uneasy. Having a responsible, trusted trip sitter around will do wonders for making you feel more at peace during the trip.
“Setting” is more straightforward. This refers to the environment you’re in while you trip. You should always set yourself up in a place that’s familiar, comfortable, and has access to all the amenities you’ll need over the next few hours (food, water, bathroom, etc.). Setting also refers to the people you’re with. Don’t take psychedelics with people you don’t trust or who are likely to get you into some trouble.
Buying psilocybin mushrooms online is illegal — but Amanita muscaria mushrooms aren’t. There are plenty of amanita brands available today, but most of them don’t work or contain other equally illegal and unnatural alternatives.
The Area 52 Magic Pluto Mushroom Gummies are the best real-world alternative. They use 10 mg of all-natural wildcrafted Amanita muscaria extract along with seven synergistic plant extracts to maximize the experience.
These gummies can be bought directly from the Area 52 website.
Area 52 recommends taking these gummies during a night in. Set yourself up on a comfy couch with an entertaining movie, video game, or good music. Please enjoy responsibly.
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